Eggplant "Obama"san - $9.03 a serving
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 1 match is flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise | Eggplant · 1 eachx2 | $1.49 | 2 | $2.98 | - |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | Simple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 16.9 fl oz | $8.49 | 15 ml | $0.25 | $8.24 |
| 1 medium onion, peeled and diced | Jumbo Yellow Onions · 1 lb | $1.19 | 1 | $0.29 | $0.90 |
| 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced | Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct | $2.49 | 3 | $1.49 | $1.00 |
| 1 pound spicy or sweet turkey sausage, casings removed | Jimmy Dean® NEW Premium Turkey Sausage Roll Fresh Regular Ready to Cook · 16 oz | $5.49 | 454 g | $5.49 | - |
| 2 cups crushed tomatoes | Kroger Crushed Tomatoes · 15 ozx2 | $1.00 | 480 ml | $1.13 | $0.87 |
| 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs | Kikkoman® Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs · 8 oz | $2.49 | 60 g | $0.66 | $1.83 |
| 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheeseCHECK THIS | Kroger® Mozzarella Shredded Cheese · 8 oz | $2.00 | 113 g | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 4C® Homestyle™ Parmesan Grated Cheese · 6 oz | $4.99 | 25 g | $0.73 | $4.26 |
| 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced | Gotham Greens® Fresh Basil · 1.25 oz | $3.99 | 4 | $0.23 | $3.76 |
olive oil drives this basket at $8.49, 24% of the total. The next biggest lines are turkey sausage ($5.49) and grated Parmesan cheese ($4.99). $21.86 of the basket - 61% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
- Simple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · about 485 ml left, $8.24 of value
- 4C® Homestyle™ Parmesan Grated Cheese · about 145 g left, $4.26 of value
- Gotham Greens® Fresh Basil · about 33 g left, $3.76 of value
- Kikkoman® Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs · about 167 g left, $1.83 of value
- Kroger® Mozzarella Shredded Cheese · about 114 g left, $1.00 of value
- Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · about 2 left, $1.00 of value
“ My dad is my favorite person in the world. This year he is not only my dad but also my 4th grade teacher,” says Jack. “A few years ago my dad was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Since then we have tried to change our eating habits and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Before his diagnosis, one of his favorite dishes was always Eggplant Parmesan. My mom and I decided to try to make a healthier version of this dish that we all could enjoy without feeling an ounce of guilt.”
- 2 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 pound spicy or sweet turkey sausage, casings removed
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
This recipe is credited to a partner program (The 2015 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook), so we don't reprint its directions - read them on the archived original.
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